The best air humidifier for children

In newborn babies, the lungs are not completely formed, so it's hard to breathe the air that is usual for adults. In addition, children lose moisture through the skin, which can lead to dehydration. An easy-to-use and compact device helps to solve the problem of the optimal microclimate in the children's room. In addition, with high efficiency, the device is characterized by a low energy intensity. Let's see what the best air humidifier for children will be.

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How does the humidifier work?

• With the help of a built-in fan, air is sucked in and passes through several filters. Then, once cleared, it is thrown back into the room.
• The first( preliminary) filter performs the coarsest cleaning, retaining large dust particles.
• Cleaning from fine dust occurs on the second - electrostatic, filter.
• The final stage of cleaning the air flow is on a carbon filter that removes extraneous smells and harmful gases.

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Why is this device useful for a baby?

• When using a humidifier in a room it is easier to breathe.
• Young children sleep better, they become more active, the state of health clearly improves.
• If the room atmosphere is cleared of harmful microorganisms, the risk of infectious diseases is minimized. In addition, the concentration of oxygen after purification is higher, which is important for the immature baby body.
• Purified air is safe for children suffering from allergic reactions.

Important! For clarity, here are a few signs that the baby needs to improve the microclimate in the nursery and you need to choose a good air humidifier:

• Deterioration of sleep.
• Frequent colds and infectious diseases.
• Allergies for no apparent reason.
• Decreased appetite.
• Common complaints of nasal congestion. Redness and flaking of the skin.

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How to choose the right humidifier for the children's room?

What are the requirements of the device? Here are the main factors that need to be considered when choosing it:

• Security, location out of reach. Therefore, a useful option is the presence of a fixture for attaching to the wall.
• Quiet( or almost noiseless) work.
• Conformity of the device's performance with the room's footprint.
• Capacity of the water tank - from 5.0 liters.
• Famous brand. At least, there is a guarantee that you will not buy a clear marriage.

Important! Before buying, do not forget to find out if you need supplies. If necessary, then how often should they be changed.

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Classification, or which humidifier is best for the child

Depending on the design, these types of devices are distinguished:

• Classic.
• Ultrasound.
• Steam.
• Climate-complexes.

Knowing the characteristics, features, pros and cons of each of the devices, you can accurately determine which air humidifier is best to buy for the child.

Classic( traditional)

In classic models, air passes through moistened cassettes. The water evaporates naturally.

Important! This evaporator runs silently, is easy to operate and ergonomic.

Advantages:

• Quiet operation.
• Security.
• Affordable price.
• Cost-effective.
• Impossibility of excessive moisture.

Cons:

• Negligible cooling of air( evaporation is an endothermic process, nothing can be done).
• Frequent replacement of filters.
• No air purification. There is no way to check the humidity level.

Important! A traditional humidifier is incredibly easy to use and is ideal for a small room.

Steam

In steam models, evaporation of moisture occurs by means of 2 electrodes placed in water.

Important! The energy intensity is higher than that of the classical model, but the evaporation is 3-5 times more intensive. But the optimum humidity level can be easily exceeded.

Advantages of steam models:

• Adjustability of the degree of humidification.
• No need to replace the cartridges.
• Rapid air humidification.

Disadvantages:

• Great risk of injury.
• Noisy work.
• Scale on the electrodes and walls of the tank.
• High energy intensity.

Ultrasound

Ultrasound models are one of the most effective. By means of ultrasonic oscillations, a cloud of water particles is created inside the device. The fan drives the air masses through the water cloud. In addition to high efficiency, the system operates without noise.

Pros:

• Security.
• Cost-effective.
• Possibility of humidity control.

Cons:

• Frequent change of cartridges.
• The device and supplies to it are not cheap.

Climatic complexes

The climate complex is an effective versatile device combining air purification with its humidification. It is possible to work both in one mode and in both at once.

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The best air humidifiers for the children's room

The above TOP-5 is based on the feedback of the parents on the effectiveness of the devices.

Boneco 7136

An ultrasonic device that generates cold steam during operation.

Pros:

• There is a built-in hygrostat that allows you to maintain a user-defined humidity level. Switching the device on and off is automated.
• The appliance is equipped with a humidity indicator in the room.
• Using a rotating spray gun, steam is directed to the desired direction.
• After the water in the tank has completely run out, the device automatically switches off.

Important! Beautiful design allows you to harmoniously fit the device in different types of interiors.

Cons:

• Need for frequent replacement of filters( 1 time in 2-3 months).
• When using hard water, the operating life of the humidifier is significantly reduced. A white precipitate appears on the surfaces of the room.

Air-O-Swiss 1346

Humidifier with hot steam. Here are its advantages:

• Pure steam at the output, regardless of the hardness of the flooded water.
• Suitable for inhalation applications.
• Compared to other models, this device has great performance.
• The device does not use any consumables( filters, cartridges).
• Robust plastic housing resistant to high temperatures. The wide base of the case does not allow the device to roll over.

Important! The use of Air-O-Swiss 1346 makes it possible to increase the humidity in the room by 60% or more.

The device is not without its own minuses:

• The high energy intensity.
• No built-in hygrostat.

Climate Air-O-Swiss 1355N

The positive qualities of this universal device include:

• There is no need for hygrostat.
• Operation of the device is not visible visually, so the kids will not show excessive curiosity to the device.
• There is a capsule for aromatization.
• The device functions without consumables.
• Ease of operation.

Cons:

• Large size.
• Humidification of the room atmosphere is no more than 60%.

Air-O-Swiss 2051

Simple and reliable traditional model. Its advantages:

• There is no need to use hygrostat.
• Low power consumption.
• Visually the operation of the device is invisible, which is convenient for the nursery.
• The shock absorber comes with a humidifier.

Important! The device is arranged in such a way that the amount of water remaining is visible.

Disadvantages:

• The device can not raise humidity by more than 60%.
• Need to replace the filter( every three months).

Electrolux EHAW-6525.- air washer

This is a multifunction device: a humidifier and an air purifier at the same time. Its advantages:

• Simultaneously with humidification, air is purified from the products of the life of a dust mite, bacteria, mold and spores of fungi.
• Low( only 20 W) power consumption.
• No need to replace filters. There are no consumables.

Important! Of the minuses, one can note the high cost and large dimensions.

What kind of humidifier to choose for newborns and older children? You have to decide on your own, having analyzed all the pros and cons.